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INTERNET ART CLASSES

Danielle took the online art class from Sharon. She worked on watercolor, pastel, and mixed media through the online class. She won a second and third place ribbon in a local art contest for her art work. Taking the class gave her the confidence to enter the contest. She was able to work on these projects with Sharon online during the class.

Mrs. Melvin

That was such a great lesson today!! Mixed media was great fun!

Nicola Wakeling, England

The girls have learned so much from you. I really appreciate your time and dedication to teaching them.
Jenny Steven, North Dakota

Meet your master art teacher Sharon Jeffus:

Sharon has taught art for over 30 years and is Lifetime Certified in the state of MO to teach art K-12. Sharon studied painting at Metropolitan in Denver, Colorado, and sculpting at Southern Illinois University. She graduated with a B.S.S.E. in Art Education from John Brown University. Sharon has taught public school art for 13 years of her career, and at a private Christian school for two. She has authored over 20 books on art education and her curriculum is sold internationally. She has done workshops at Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield, MO, Precious Moments, the Audubon Society and has spoken at a variety of colleges including Azusa Pacific in California on art education. Her materials are recommended by Montessori. Contact visualmanna@gmail.com

for more information or call 1-816-318-1907. Sharon also teaches "How to Write and Publish a Book."

CREDIT IS OBTAINED THROUGH THE RED OAK ACADEMY ON YOUNG LION'S PROGRAM.

http://redoakacademy.com/

YOUNG LIONS INTERNET/STUDIO ART PROGRAM

DO YOU HAVE AN OLDER STUDENT WHO IS GIFTED IN ART? INTERNET LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR A PROGRAM CALLED "THE YOUNG LIONS." STUDENTS NOT ONLY GET HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT, BUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND CREATE A PORTFOLIO TO ENABLE THEM TO FREELANCE. THEY LEARN PAINTING ON CANVAS, GRAPHIC ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND BUILD AN ORIGINAL BODY OF WORK THAT HELPS THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN STYLE. EMAIL US AT VISUALMANNA@gmail.com FOR INFORMATION. WE WILL SEND YOU A POWER POINT ON THE PROGRAM.

First students learn how to make a lion in chalk and charcoal. They put a word with their lion to express a character trait they have or a word they believe their lion expresses.

Next, students do a large poster similar to the one above. Juliet Dunteman, sold two prints of her work. We also do a t-shirt design, sculpture, painting on canvas, etc. We have at least one art show every semester. The Lions program is a two semester program.

On the internet or locally in the studio, students learn the following in a two semester class:

Portfolio

Our goals for the two semesters of work are as follows:

1. Large finished poster in charcoal.

2. T-Shirt design that goes with poster.

3. Business Card, Poster, Logo and Brochure (Computer graphics for marketing a product)

4. Watercolor painting

5. Canvas Painting

6. Photograph for Competition/how to manipulate a photo with pastel

7. One Ad

8. One finished black and white drawing showing composition and design. One pen and ink drawing.

9. One set design, one costume design, one story board

10. One mural design

Students have an art show at the end of each semester; either online or at a specific location. Students also receive a certificate giving credit for one hour of art for each semester of work.

YES, WE ALSO TEACH ADULTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SPECIALS GOOD ONLY UNTIL MARCH 6, 2010. PHONE ORDERS ONLY 1-816-318-1907. ASK FOR OUR FREE POWER POINT ON HOW TO USE VISUAL MANNA PRODUCTS. FREE LESSONS INCLUDED.

Art through the Core Package. The books included are: Teaching Science through Art, Teaching English through Art, Teaching Math through Art, Teaching History through Art, Teaching American History through Art, Teaching Social Studies through Art and Teaching Astronomy through Art. Cost of the package would be in book form combined into one book spiral bound together and shrink-wrapped is $75.95. The same package of Art through the Core books on 7 CDs costs $69.95.

Art Teacher in a Package. This would include Visual Manna One and Two, Master Drawing, Art Basics for Children, Preschool and Early Elementary Art Basics. The cost of this package would be in hard copy $150.00. Visual Manna One and Two will be shrink-wrapped, as will the whole package. Cost in the CD form would be $95.00.

The third offering is the Artsy Animal Package. This includes all the Artsy Animal Books and workbooks, party book, etc.   The hard copy package is $99.00.   The CD package is $75.00. It would include 8 CDs.

Bible Arts and Crafts Package is the fourth offering. This package Real Manna, Bible Arts and Crafts and Preschool Bible is also available.. It is available for $40.00 soft cover and $25.00 in CD format.

Finally, the whole Visual Manna Package is available in a CD format. You can purchase the whole program on CD for $250.00.

Visual Manna Bible Series

You get Preschool Bible (ages 2-5) , Bible Arts and Crafts (ages 6-12), and Real Manna (ages 12 and up). These books are visual and kinesthetic projects that are age appropriate. Cost is $45.00

Email visualmanna@hotmail.com or call 1-816-318-1907

"I was so impressed with the portfolio of art and her writing that she accomplished through your classes! We had to compile everything to get her registered and she was given full credit for all her work. Thanks again!"God Bless, Laurie Beauchamp

"The future of learning is here! From the comfort of home, our daughter took art and writing classes with Visual Manna via Skype on her computer. She thoroughly enjoyed learning and growing in each of these classes. I'd recommend Visual Manna's online learning to homeschool students, traditional students and students of all ages looking to expand their horizons, but may not have the time to commute and take traditional courses. Visual Manna offered my daughter skills that she will treasure for a lifetime." Tami